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Rain Minns Law

206 East 9th Street
Suite 1511
Austin, TX 78701
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Phone: (512) 520-4034 | Fax: (512) 520-4034
http://www.rainminnslaw.com

Austin Attorney: helping good people with bad problems

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Business Law

Sub-Topics

Business Litigation

Legal Topic

Estate Planning

Sub-Topics

Tax Law

Audit Defense
Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
Income Taxes
IRS Disputes
IRS Filing & Compliance
Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
Payroll Taxes
Power of Attorney
Property Taxes
Sales Taxes & Use Taxes
Tax Evasion Defense
Tax Planning

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Supreme Court of Texas; First, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits' Federal Appeals Courts; United States Tax Court; Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas; United States District Court in Colorado

Firm Focus

This is a trial firm that represents good people with bad problems. Rain often works with other attorneys. If a matter warrants the expense of more than one attorney, other attorneys are selected based upon the court the case is in and fit with the client. Even when that happens, Rain always remains the main attorney on the case.

Firm History

Information coming soon.

Activities and Awards

Rain has worked for more than one federal judge; received an Alumni Achievement Award from Cornell University; is on the White Collar Crime and Indigent Defense Committees for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; and has written a number of major articles. See her bio at www.rainminnslaw.com/bio.html.

Example Cases

Rain's litigation experience ranges from international arbitration in Hong Kong to jury trials in the United States.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The client is the ultimate decision-maker in a case, and the attorney is like a military general. The attorney’s job is to keep the client well-informed, give honest and realistic advice, and then take action to pursue justice for the client. No client question is ever “too silly” or “basic.”

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Rarely.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes, on occasion. These are usually matters that we feel are 1) too small to warrant hiring an attorney to handle completely, but 2) it would be an injustice for the person to simply give up. For instance, last month a physically frail grandmother with very little money needed help going to small claims court against a landscaper that stole less than $600 from her. She had been cheated many times in the past, and just wanted to stand up for herself. We declined her case and refused to take her money, but Rain met with her for over an hour to teach her how to represent herself.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

Rain Minns is the lead attorney on all cases at this firm. We believe in slim staffing and using technology to eliminate menial work. There is often little point in a client paying for five different people to read the same document. Associate attorneys, when warranted on a case, are always experienced. Clients never pay for them to be trained. Paralegals are used for tasks such as preparing documents for production. An experienced paralegal can often do such tasks quicker and for a substantially lower hourly rate than an attorney.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Occasionally. Often it is not needed. For instance, in the last few months, one case settled very quickly because there was nothing to fight over (i.e. our client got everything he had asked for in the law suit), and we had criminal charges dismissed against two of our clients (i.e. the government decided not to go after them). We do not drag cases out to generate fees. We normally offer an early settlement with terms that would please our client. If that doesn’t work, we see the other side in trial.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Yes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Rain Minns. This law firm was started so that Rain could personally champion the causes of good people with bad problems. The clients of this firm are here because they trust Rain to handle some of the most important issues in their lives. Further, even if a matter calls for a whole team, Rain always works directly with all clients. She is often described as a Texas State Judo Champion with an Ivy League education, which has led to great results for her clients over the past decade.

Fax

(512) 520-4034

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency after hours for established clients.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Fixed price services and hourly fees—It depends upon the type and amount of work that is required.

Hourly Rates

Information coming soon.

Free Initial Consultation?

I do not charge for initial consultations. A free consultation can range from a few minutes to a few hours. I usually handle some of the most important issues in my clients’ lives. When I take a matter, it is a commitment to seek justice. Neither a client nor I should make the decision to work together if we are not both sure that it is the right match. I do not want the wrong decision made because important details were left out in the rush to fit in the allotted free initial consultation period.

Typical Retainer

No. It depends upon how much work will be involved.

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